Elaine Ferrell
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Elaine's work combines: Science, Non-Profit Organizations, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
BA
American University
Graduate Degree
MEd
The George Washington University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Distance Learning Program Coordinator:
Bachelor's Degree: Communication, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Chose a bad school
2.
Chose a bad major
3.
Had trouble finding first job after grad school
4.
Had a horrible job
5.
Had another horrible job
6.
Had a bad relationship
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You can't do anything with an English degree.
How I responded:
Write every day! I've taken multiple writing classes where I share my work and have received multiple compliments. Do what you love, but not necessarily for a career.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
The college I chose to attend right after high school was a terrible fit. I transferred after one year and lost some credits, so I did an extra semester, but it was worth it to find a school that fit me—not the other way around.